How to Pronounce "sledgehammer"
word
ˈsɫɛdʒˌhæmɝ
SLEJ-ham-er
slˈɛdʒhæmɐ
slej-HAM-uh
Definition
A sledgehammer is a large, heavy hammer with a long handle, used for breaking hard things like rocks, concrete, or walls.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫɛdʒˌhæmɝ
British English
slˈɛdʒhæmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLEJ-ham-er
UK
slej-HAM-uh
Listen in Context
He broke the wall with a sledgehammer.
A sledgehammer is very heavy and hard to lift.
You need a sledgehammer to break thick concrete.
Using a sledgehammer felt like overkill for such a small job.